My Darling Slave (1973)

My Darling Slave (1973) poster

Demetrio Cultrera, is a young rich car dealership Sicilian bachelor who becomes engaged to the beautiful and rich Rosalba Giordano. After their wedding, Rosalba's attitude changes when she decides to try turning Demetrio into the modern husband she'd like. This causes a problem, as Demetrius prefers sticking to what he sees as more traditional gender roles. Despite her attempts, Rosalba's persistent attempts to convert him to the rituals of high society, enlightened, or feminine tastes do little more than annoy him. Strongly determined to build a stable relationship with a woman who can fulfill his visions of peaceful married life, he leaves for the Amazon, where he is offered the opportunity to choose and buy a new wife as a slave. The choice falls on the beautiful and docile Manua that he trains to act the way he'd like, then proudly shows to friends and to his former wife, attracting curiosity, envy, and his ex-wife's resentment.

Director: Giorgio Capitani
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
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Music: Piero Umiliani
Cinematography: Alessandro D'Eva
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Giorgio Capitani
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Darling Slave about?
Demetrio Cultrera, is a young rich car dealership Sicilian bachelor who becomes engaged to the beautiful and rich Rosalba Giordano. After their wedding, Rosalba's attitude changes when she decides to try turning Demetrio into the modern husband she'd like. This causes a problem, as Demetrius prefers sticking to what he sees as more traditional gender roles. Despite her attempts, Rosalba's persistent attempts to convert him to the rituals of high society, enlightened, or feminine tastes do little more than annoy him. Strongly determined to build a stable relationship with a woman who can fulfill his visions of peaceful married life, he leaves for the Amazon, where he is offered the opportunity to choose and buy a new wife as a slave. The choice falls on the beautiful and docile Manua that he trains to act the way he'd like, then proudly shows to friends and to his former wife, attracting curiosity, envy, and his ex-wife's resentment.
Who directed My Darling Slave?
My Darling Slave was directed by Giorgio Capitani.
Who stars in My Darling Slave?
My Darling Slave stars Lando Buzzanca, Catherine Spaak, Adriana Asti, Veronica Merin, Gordon Mitchell, Gianni Bonagura.
How long is My Darling Slave?
My Darling Slave has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is My Darling Slave?
My Darling Slave is a Comedy film.
Where was My Darling Slave produced?
My Darling Slave was produced in Italy.